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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
Markets are stalling in the wait for a stimulus bill that could bring a rally through the holidays, and all eyes are on 2021. It’s also a big day for Tesla — its stock price at the end of Friday will determine the weighting of its shares when it joins the S&P 500 next week. See full story.
‘The biggest stimulus plan ever known to man’ is coming, strategist says — here are two ways to play it
Credit Suisse U.S. equity strategist Jonathan Golub waxed bullish on the coming year thanks to “the biggest stimulus plan ever known to man.” See full story.
20 consumer-discretionary stocks expected to make the most money for investors in 2021
A review of hundreds of stocks in the sector highlights both innovative companies and comeback plays. See full story.
I’m retired and won’t live to see my mortgage paid off. Should I refinance to lower my monthly payment?
‘I need to lower the principal to help me stay in my home, because the cost of living is increasing every year.’ See full story.
Microsoft was breached in SolarWinds cyberattack, in what one exec calls ‘a moment of reckoning’
Microsoft Corp. was breached as part of the massive hack that used a backdoor in SolarWinds software, as part of what the tech giant’s president called “effectively an attack on the United States.” See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
A new survey asked who could cover unexpected expenses during the pandemic’s early days. See full story.
